There’s no sense in softening it: dating as a thirty-something in 2012 is terrible. Maybe I don’t hang out in all the right places. Maybe I devote a little too much of my time and energy to my work life and not quite enough to my personal life. Maybe I just haven’t met “The One.”* But we’re not going to talk about those things right now. Instead, we’re going to talk about one–and only one**–pretty terrible but pretty significant dynamic of dating in your 30s: short-term vs. long-term attraction. Or put a little more scientifically, being hot vs. being interesting.
Realistically, the thirty-something dating pool is completely skewed. I would divide them into four categories: Continue reading
Happy Valentime’s Day, everyone! Unfortunately, this year is one when I couldn’t take advantage of the great offers for roses from the vendors on the street corners. I didn’t buy a heart-shaped box of candy and I’m not headed out to dinner with a sweetie. But there’s no reason not to celebrate love. Love is an amazing thing and, in fact, I think we should all celebrate St. Valentine every day. So here are ten great songs for a wide range of different Valentine’s Days.*
two dope boys in a Cadillac 